Job description
Job Title: Nursery Teaching Assistant – Early Years
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary Range: £90 - £105 per day (Depending on experience)
Start time: ASAP, 8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Contract: Long-term, Full-time
Are you passionate about working with young children and creating a positive start to their educational journey? A warm and welcoming nursery in Tower Hamlets is seeking an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team.
Responsibilities of the Nursery Teaching Assistant:
* Provide tailored support to children in Early Years, fostering their development and learning.
* Assist with creating engaging and age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
* Support children with SEN on a one-to-one or small group basis using a child-centred approach.
* Work collaboratively with the nursery staff to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.
* Help with personal care needs, including nappy changing, while ensuring children feel respected and comfortable.
* Observe and record children's progress, sharing insights with staff and parents to support their development.
Requirements of the Nursery Teaching Assistant:
* Previous experience in a primary school or nursery setting.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of Early Years education and SEN support.
* Ability to build nurturing relationships with young children.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* A compassionate, patient, and proactive approach.
* Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
By joining our team in Tower Hamlets, you will have the chance to contribute to an engaging learning environment, helping students overcome challenges and celebrate successes. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a difference in every school day.
What We Offer:
* Potential to secure a permanent contract.
* Join a friendly and supportive school environment with an approachable Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
* Free lunch provided for staff.
* Work in a modern nursery with excellent resources and amenities.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Nursery Teaching Assistant’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Tower Hamlets!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Nursery Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.